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DATE: November 27, 2005 14:46:58 CST
Hazardous Materials Releases
Environment

Hazmat Incidents

Measurement Definitions

Recovery: Percent of HAZMAT incidents assessed.
Recovery measure is the total number of HAZMAT cases on or adjacent to federal waterways with an assessment complete divided by the total number of HAZMAT cases opened.
Restoration: Percent of HAZMAT incidents closed.
Restoration measure is the total number of HAZMAT cases on or adjacent to federal waterways that have been closed (i.e., no longer a threat to public health and the environment) divided by the total number of HAZMAT cases opened.
Amplifying Information
HAZMAT incident measures include actual releases and reported hazards (unidentified drums, tanks etc) on or adjacent to federal waterways including those located at marine terminals, marinas, shipyards, and other waterfront property.  Source of releases include releases from vessels, vehicles, railcars, storage containers, pipelines or production facilities, fixed facilities.
Data Source(s)
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Commanders (SITREPS)
Environmental Protection Agency On Scene Commanders (OSC)
Stakeholders
National Response System
Regional Response System
Local Emergency Planning Committee(s)
State Emergency Response Commission(s)
Port Authorities
Disposal facilities
Local Fire/Hazmat
Contractors
Owner/Operators
Associations
Public individuals & groups
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does HAZMAT assessment mean?
Once a HAZMAT incident (actual case or reported hazard) has been identified, it is assigned a case number and assessed by a team of individuals from the USCG, U.S. EPA, NOAA, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and environmental representatives from the State of Mississippi and Alabama.  An assessment includes a complete analysis of the hazard, prioritized for response actions, and the tactics to be implemented in order to reduce or eliminate the threat to public safety, health and the environment.

How will the hazardous materials be cleaned up?
Response tactics vary dependent upon the type of hazardous materials, the state of the material (liquid, gaseous or solid) and the dangers associated with the material. 

What agencies will be involved in the clean up of hazardous materials?
HAZMAT incidents are handled by specially trained technicians at the local, state and federal levels of government.  The National Response System and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan detail response actions for hazardous materials releases.

How can I report a HAZMAT incident?
Contact the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 or 202-267-2675.

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